Assorting device for laundries



A. ARMBRusTER.

SASSQRTING DEVICE FOR LAUNDHIES July 27, 1926.

Filed March 9 1925 July 27, 193%.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

l ANTHONY ARMBRUSTER, OF HOUSTON, TEXAS.

ASSORTING'DEVICE FOR LAUNDRIES.

Application filed March 9, 1925. Serial No. 14,136.

an apparatus'by the use of which thegar ments of each patron may be most quickly and efliciently grouped into bundles and secured together and labeled. It is desired to secure some of the clothes together by a cord, or chain, or other similar device, which may be passed through the sleeves of the garments and then tied at its ends. .My invention contemplates the use of a device whereby this may be most quickly accomplished.

Referring to the drawing herewith, Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an assorting bench with my invention employed thereon. Fig. 2 is a top plan View of my improved rack. Fig. 3 is a front elevation thereof. Fig. 4 is a broken detail of the upper end of one of the posts on the said rack. Fig. 5 is a view of the hook employed on the cord or chain by means of which the clothes are secured together. Like numerals of reference are applied to like parts in all the views.

The assorting bench which I have shown is arranged somewhat like the benches now in common use. There is an oblong box or bin 1 at one end into which the clothes of each successive patron may be dumped for assorting. Above this bin at the back and ends is an upright stand 2 with shelves 3 arranged thereon. The stand is open centrally at 4 to allow circulation of air.

, Extending forwardly from the bin 1 are two spaced benches 5 between which the operator may stand. The said benches have open spaces 6 in the top thereof adjacent the bin 1. These openings allow the placing therein of sacks 7 of netting or-other flexible material, to enclose bundles of small ieces of laundry. The rims of the openings 6 have pins or hooks 8 thereon over which the upper edge of the sack of netting may be secured while the sack is being filled.

On each bench, forwardly of the sacks 7, may be placed a rack for assorting sleeved garments. This rack comprises a base 9 which may be of any desired shape, and is preferably secured to the bench by bolts or screws. Projecting upwardly from the base 9 are a plurality of posts 10. Obviously, there may be one or more of these posts, and I have shown two on each base 9. The construction of these posts is shown best in Figs. Sandt; They are mounted at' their lower ends within the base 9, and

may be screwed therein, or otherwise detachably mounted in upright position. Each post consists preferably of a section of pipe. Said tube or pipe is slotted down the side thereof at 11 adjacent the operator, the said slots being of sufficient width to receive a cord, chain, or strap which is employed in securing the clothes in bundles. The upper end of each post is formed with two opposite notches 12 --cut in'the end of the pipe at a position spaced about 90 from.

the slot 11. These notches are to receive the ring 13 at the upper end of the chain or cord 14:, which may be employed.

As previously stated, any type of flexible line or cord may be used in place of the chain, and I contemplate the use of straps or any other type of flexible line desired for use. At the lower end of the chain or cord is secured a snap 15. Said snap may be of ordinary construction except that l have formed on the end adjacent the chain, a small plate 16 integral with the body of the snap and adapted to receive a mark or number corresponding to the number given the patron whose clothes are being laundered.

In carrying out my invention, the operator will take his position between the two benches 5, and in removingthe clothes which have been dumped into the bin, he will place clothes having legs or arms, or other means .of securing the same upon the post, over the upright post 10, as shown in Fig. 1, the chain having previously been placed in position extending downwardly within the post. The smaller pieces, such as handkerchiefs and socks, may be placed within the sacks 7. When the clothes have thus been entirely assorted and arranged, either upon one of the posts or in the sacks 7, they may be secured together for placing within the washing machine. The sacks may be tied together at their upper ends and the heavy garments upon the. posts will then be tied in bundles by bringing the snap 15 at the lower end of the chain or cord upwardly. and snapping it within the ring 13. setting loosely in the notches 12 at the upper ends of the posts. In this way the garments will be secured loosely together in bundles and labelled so that they may he easily identified after coming out of the wash.

The particular feature of novelty which makes the assorting of the clothes most conveniently performed. lies in the construction of the post whereby the upper end of the chain may be secured in erect position so that the. clothes may he placed thereon quickly and expeditiously. and the chain thereafter secured to the. racl; at the other end thereof in the manner described. This will make the asserting of the clothes much more rapid and convenient than is ordinarily the case. and the chain and rack may be operated for long periods of time without appreciable wear. There will be little or no expense for repair or replacement of parts, and the expense of operating will be materially reduced.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to protect by Let ters Patent. is:

1. In a device of the character described, a bench, a base thereon, a post extending upwardly from said base. said post comprising a tubular member slotted down one side to receive a flexible member. and notches on the upper end of said tubular member to secure said flexible member in position.

2. In a laundry assorter, a bench. a base plate mounted thereon, a tubular post detachably secured to said plate. said post having a line receiving slot on one side thereof, opposite. notches termed in the upper end of said post, to receive a ring on said line and a snap at the opposite end of said line.

In a laundry assorter. a base plate having a threaded central socket. a tubular post screwed therein. said post having a longitudinal line receiving slot in one side. and opposite notches in its upper end at right angles to said slot, a chain having a ring thereon to engage said notches and an identifying snap on the other end of said chain.

4. In a laundry assorter, a tubular metallic post having a slot down on one side, and opposite ring receiving notches at right angles to said slot in the upper end of said post, a line having a ring on one end to engage said notches and a snap on the opposite end of said line to engage said ring.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature this 4th day of March .A. D. 1925.

ANTHONY ARMBRUSTER. 

